A/N: Enjoy!
Prologue
Damon's arms wrapped around my waist as I read Stefan's letter addressed to me.
Elena,
Hey. As you probably now know, I'm gone, and most likely not coming back. I hope you know that I never stopped loving you through everything we've been through. All I wanted was for you to be happy. You never made me unhappy, ever. And when I see you with Damon my heart clenches, but deep down inside, I'm glad he's making you happy, when I can't. I'm so sorry I couldn't make you happy. As I say my good byes, I inform you that I will be happy again. And once you have finished reading this, I will have turned it off. I can't take the pain, Elena. I'll never stop loving you. And I know what you're wanting to ask me right now, what if I change my mind, what if? Right? Well, if that so happens and fate allows it, we'll find our way back to each other. I promise you.
Yours truly,
Stefan
P.S. I love you
A tear streaks her right cheek and she's quick to wipe it away as Damon kisses her cheek. Damon reached over for the letter addressed to him by his little brother and began to read.
Damon,
I hope you know that I truly am not angry with you anymore. And by the time you read this, I'll have of turned it off. Don't worry about little ripper me, I've got Katherine by my side. Please, don't tell Elena, if she even cares. Just know that I will always love you both. I'm happy for you Damon, you got the girl. Even though I'm crushed, I'm happy that you make her the happy that I couldn't. Take care of her and yourself, Damon.
-Stefan
P.s. you'll know where to find me.
"He's gone, he's really gone." Damon says.
Caroline opens up her letter with tears streaming down.
Hey Care,
Thanks for being there through everything. You have to understand that I couldn't take the pain anymore. Sometimes having hope isn't good enough. Until next time. I'm so sorry. Be happy, Caroline.
-Stefan
Klaus sees Caroline sobbing and puts his arms around her securely. "He's gone," she says, still in shock.
"I know sweetheart, let it out."
"Elena made him leave! It's all her fault!" She screamed hitting klaus' chest repeatedly.
"It's ok love, I'm here, ssshh," he whispered into her ear once she calmed down.
Elena dropped to her knees with tears streaming down her face.
"It's our fault. He's turned it off because of... Me." She says and feels Damon's arms close around her.
Stefan. Or should I say Ripper. Because Stefan? He turned it all off. You know, Vampires can only take so much pain.